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Captain Pablo was a font...
Captain Pablo was a font of wisdom about Jekyll Island and nature. He was also funny. A very enjoyable experience!
Operator response
We are so happy that you enjoyed our tour, thank you!
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Golden Isles
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 2,650 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 49
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
- Meeting point
- Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure, we leave on time. We are located on Jekyll Island Georgia at the Historic Wharf, directly across from the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Resort, plus we have the Jekyll Island Wharf restaurant on the dock with us.
Description
Join our fully narrated 90 minute dolphin/sightseeing tour from the Jekyll Wharf as we travel the scenic waterways of beautiful Jekyll Island to observe the magnificent bottlenose dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising about in their natural habitat while you learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. The waters around Jekyll are home to one of the world’s largest populations of these beautiful creatures. Our tour will take you along the intra coastal waterway, salt marshes and wilderness beaches. Along with seeing Dolphin there are often sea turtles, manatees, egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, and osprey plus shrimp boats and luxury yachts. Our comfortable boats are US Coast Guard and certified for 49 passengers per boat, are equipped with a sun cover, MP3 Stereo and a bathroom. All our Captains are Master Mariners with years of experience in the local history and ecology of the pristine Georgia Coastline. Please arrive 20 minutes early, Let's go!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Jekyll Island
We will travel the scenic waterways of beautiful Jekyll Island to observe the magnificent bottlenose dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising about in their natural habitat while you learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. The waters around Jekyll are home to one of the world’s largest populations of these beautiful creatures. Our tour will take you along the intra coastal waterway, salt marshes and wilderness beaches. Along with seeing Dolphin there are often sea turtles, manatees, egrets, herons, roseate spoonbills, and osprey plus shrimp boats and luxury yachts.
What's included
Included
Our comfortable boats are equipped with a sun cover, Stereo and a bathroom.
All our Captains are Master Mariners with years of experience in the local history and ecology.
Not included
Crew gratuities are not included in the price
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
2,650 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours take?
Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Golden Isles experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure, we leave on time. We are located on Jekyll Island Georgia at the Historic Wharf, directly across from the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Resort, plus we have the Jekyll Island Wharf restaurant on the dock with us. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 49 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2,650 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours.
Reviews(2,650)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Very good and worth the price
Wonderful. A+++. Well worth it.. had a great experience
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful A+++ review!
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Dolphins to the left, we headed left
Everything smooth and informative. The narrator was Capt Pablo and the Piolt was Ms Sam. They was easy to understand and really nice. When we saw a pod of 4 - 6 dolphins the pilot stayed in the area of the dolphins for awhile giving us ample opportunity to take as many pictures as we wanted / tried to get before continuing with the tour. The tour location is easy to find, but you have to pay to enter Jekyll Island so I dont recommend making this a last minute excursion plan other things to do and see while there.
Operator response
Your review of our dolphin tour is so greatly appreciated. Of course it is about the wildlife and the beauty of Jekyll Island, but it is our crews that make it all happen, thank you
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Worth every penny
Captain and crew were friendly and fun. Engaging. Able to see dolphins clearly near boat. Delightful time
Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour!
H
A great time on Jekyll Island
Went on the dolphin tour for the fifth time in 5 years today. Yeah we’re kind of obsessed! Today we saw by far the most dolphins we have ever seen . Captain Pablo and first mate Dale said it was the trip of the summer! Both of them are so good and entertaining. We still laugh at all of Pablo’s stories. We ran into a large pod and they stayed close to the boat for abut an hour! Unbelievable! We highly recommended this tour as a great way to spend a couple of hours.A great time on Jekyll Island
Operator response
Thank you so much for being a returning customer. We appreciate your recommendation and your great review!
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A must on Jekyll
Our group went here on a middle school field trip. We had the best time. Dale, Paul and Van were so so good with the kids. Very engaging and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Your recommendation is greatly appreciated and we also thank you for the wonderful review.
P
Dolphin fun tour
Loved the history and just the beautiful scenery!! Captain was great! Funny and well informed.......
Operator response
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you had a great time.
N
Amazing
Its fun and informative Amazing to see dolphins jumping out of the water right by the boat, and pelacans dive for fish.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review!
K
A great afternoon trip
It was a great trip! We saw so many dolphins! We learned history of the area and scientific facts about dolphins!
Operator response
We're glad you had a great trip and saw the dolphins! Thanks for the great review.
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Fascinating history!
We had a wonderful time on the dolphin tour at Jekyll Island! We saw so many dolphins up close. We also learned from Captain Pablo fascinating facts about the dolphins, the waterways, and the island’s unique history, which was the highlight of our trip. Captain Pablo was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and funny, and he made the whole experience feel special. We highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour, thank you for your AMAZING review!
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